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    A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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    Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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    The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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